Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have reaffirmed their commitment to the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project during talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
The meeting focused on the electrical interconnection issue, with both leaders seeking to calm tensions following recent public statements that created minor diplomatic strain. The two leaders issued a joint written statement emphasising their “excellent bilateral relations”.
Coordination with European Union institutions remains central to the Greece-Cyprus-Israel (GSI) interconnection project, with both leaders maintaining contact with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
Joint statement emphasises excellent bilateral relations
“President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a meeting within the framework of the 80th UN General Assembly,” the joint statement read.
“During the meeting, the excellent bilateral relations were reaffirmed, whilst President Christodoulides briefed the Greek Prime Minister on the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the European Union Council, and they discussed themes to be addressed at the upcoming Cyprus-Greece intergovernmental summit in November in Greece”.
EU leadership supports strategic infrastructure project
Regarding the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, both governments “remain absolutely committed to implementing this strategically important project, as do the European Commission President and European Council President, who are fully informed and support the project’s implementation”.
The coordination between Nicosia and Athens has identified necessary actions on both sides to advance the project, sources indicate.
President Christodoulides will address the UN General Assembly plenary session at 21:00 Cyprus time, highlighting the importance of multilateralism, collective responsibility and cooperation during this critical geopolitical juncture.
Christodoulides also met Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Kamal Madbouly to discuss strategic cooperation, regional stability and strengthening Cyprus-Egypt bilateral relations.
Energy cooperation featured prominently, particularly regarding the development of the Kronos and Aphrodite gas fields and broader connectivity projects in electricity and renewables.
The President also held talks with Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun, discussing recent developments in Lebanon and the broader region whilst reaffirming Cyprus’s support for a secure and stable Lebanon.
